Mekitsi (Bulgaria)

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 small egg
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1 2/3 cups flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • oil (for frying)

Directions

  1. 1
    Put the yeast in the warm water and let sit for five minutes or so, or until frothy.
  2. 2
    Mix the yeast and water with the egg and yogurt. Keep stirring until well-blended.
  3. 3
    Add the flour and salt and mix until you get a soft dough. Let stand one hour.
  4. 4
    Heat some oil in a pot (you'll need two inches or so). Roll the dough out and cut into circles.
  5. 5
    Drop the dough into the hot oil and fry, turning once, until golden and puffy.
  6. 6
    Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

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